Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-09-06/civic-engagement/group-turns-up-heat-on-pa-lawmakers-to-pass-gift-ban/a80485-1 September 6, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania law allows an elected official to accept a gift – including cash – as long as it’s disclosed in annual reports. … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): On March 3, the House of Representatives passed the strongest, most comprehensive democracy bill we’ve seen in decades. [1] The For The People Act (H.R. 1/S. 1) would make a MAJOR difference: for our right to … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Recent years have shown us more than ever that who we elect to represent us has a big impact on our lives, our community, and our country. For too long, there have been assaults on our … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/01/21/big-deal-lawmakers-reintroduce-constitutional-amendment-overturn-citizens-united Published on Thursday, January 21, 2021 by Common Dreams “We cannot allow the wealthiest individuals and corporations to flood our elections with cash through complex webs of super PACs and dark money groups that put special interests … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/09/05/over-120-groups-call-congress-back-constitutional-amendment-overturning-citizens Published on Thursday, September 05, 2019 by Common Dreams “America needs to be responsive to the people, not to corporations and special interests, or it is no longer a democratic republic.” By Jessica Corbett, staff writer Danielle … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): Corporations and special interest groups are spending BIG in our elections to make sure they get their way. And thanks to bad Supreme Court rulings like the Citizens United decision, they can do it all secretly … Continued
One of the biggest challenges you and I face as climate hawks is the fossil fuel industry’s ability to flood the political system with money. That’s why we’ve been at the forefront of asking candidates to take the No Fossil … Continued
From Americans United for Separation of Church and State (http://www.au.org): In just over a week, well over 2,000 faith leaders have signed on to a letter urging Congress to not allow houses of worship to be used as political tools. … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-08-29/budget-policy-and-priorities/one-dollar-one-vote-campaign-finance-research-says-yes/a53763-1 August 29, 2016 – Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The wealthiest Americans have the most influence on government, according to new research. (Dodgerton Skillhause/Morguefile) HARRISBURG, Pa. – As public outrage over … Continued